or How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer I knew I wanted to read this book because of her TED talk, plus all I heard about this book, and some of her interviews. And, of course, because of her husband, Neil Gamian; I have a fan crush on him. […]
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Who is the Boss of You?
There are two reasons why everything starts with you. 1. Everything is perceived by you and seen through your lens. 2. Your situation is the sum total of all the decisions and actions you have taken to this point. By everything I mean your life, business, relationships, situation etc. I don’t believe that there is […]
How I did with the 100 Day Project
I started my 100 day project on September 14 so it would end on December 20. Here’s the original post. My objective was to focus on my businesses; to figure out where they can go and to set it up so they will. I outlined 3 business ideas: Crystal Clear Bookkeeping Ltd, this Business Owners […]
Doing What We Love
My strengths (according to Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath) are everything about looking at a situation, gathering necessary information, looking to the future, figuring out the highest and best use of available resources and plotting the next steps to get there. Futuristic Learner (I don’t just like learning, I crave it. It’s why I […]
Bonhomie
No Mind 2010-100 Originally uploaded by Ängsbacka Seth Godin said Bonhomie is underrated. I’ll take it one step further and say Bonhomie is essential. It’s what’s missing when Small Business Owners keep plugging away on their own. Many people go to a coffee shop to work, just to be around others. Other people isn’t what’s […]
Who are your Favourite Customers?
Think about your favourite customers. Close your eyes and bring those people to mind. You probably have a smile on your face. Isn’t that how you want to spend your day? Working with people who need exactly what you offer and who appreciate what you give them. People who fit your personality. Your best […]
What Help Could You Use?
Help! Originally uploaded by Dimitri N. Did you write down what you do well? Are you clear on it? What if you could spend all your time working on your strengths in your business? Wouldn’t that catapult your business into the stratosphere? You bet. Everyone Likes Doing Different Work Take a look around your […]
What makes you grin?
Grinnin’ Grasshopper Macro Originally uploaded by Rhys Alton As you think back over this year, what brings a smile to your lips? What gets your eyes sparkling as you talk about it? What did you do? Who was it? Where were you? Why was this time special? I just finished reading the Alchemist by Paulo […]
Think Thankful
Most successful people cite being thankful as having a huge influence on their ability to become successful. Oprah credits her success to keeping a Gratitude Journal. Warren Buffet said he tithed from the very beginning because he felt grateful for his abilities and opportunities. Stopping and consciously thinking about all the things you can be […]
Give
give Originally uploaded by Tim Green aka atoach It’s become fashionable to have a cause and to let people know that when they buy with you some of that money is going towards your pet cause. This just doesn’t sit right with me. If the contribution is coming from your profits, that’s your business. […]